Schererville Local News

CHESTERTON Theft. The owner of a car parked at the Jackson entrance to the Prairie-Duneland Trailer Park reported Tuesday that someone broke a window and took his stereo system, about 60 compact discs, three bottles of cologne and a white baseball cap.

Fall programs | Chicago The Chicago Park District's Mann Park, 13000 S. Exchange in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood, is now registering for fall programs. All fall programs can be viewed at chicagoparkdistrict.com. Register online or at the park. Programs include preschool, Fun & Games, basketball, NERF football, volleyball, floor hockey, low impact aerobics, woodcraft, swim lessons, water ...

SCHERERVILLE | In Schererville, the cultural popularity of tattoos is colliding with the idea that police officers should look a certain way.

GRIFFITH | Those who lost property not covered by insurance during the recent storms can apply for low-interest loans, town councilmen said Tuesday.

HAMMOND Taxpayers group to talk county budget, election

Community Hospital June 16 Danielle Mroz and Jason Jendreas, Schererville, a son

Bishop Noll | Class of 1968 Bishop Noll Institute class of 1968 has changed the location for its reunion. It will have a 40-year reunion at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at St. Maria Goretti Church Social Center, 500 Northgate Drive in Dyer. Those who have not received a letter can e-mail bni68reunion@sbcglobal.net with their information. 

Stamp, coin, postcards | Highland The Calumet Area Stamp, Coin and Postcard show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Admission is $1.

SCHERERVILLE | Town crews are going to manage their road salt output extra carefully this winter, in response to increased prices.

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. -- The engagement of Angela Marie Ranta and Kevin R. Nicolini, both of Indianapolis, is announced by her parents, Mary Ranta of Schererville and Jeff Ranta of Griffith, Ind. The prospective groom is the son of Susan and Gene "Nick" Nicolini of Granger. A Nov. 8 wedding is planned.